Name: Black Pirate
Universe: Earth-1
Alter Ego: Jon Valor
Occupation: Freedom Fighter
Marital Status: Married
Group Affiliation: None
Base of Operations: 16th century Europe and the High Seas
Known Relatives: Donna Bonita (wife), Justin (son), Ruthven Valor (ancestor)
Height: 5 ft. 11 in.
Weight: 164 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
First Appearance: Action Comics #23

History:
In the latter half of the 16th century, politcal forces plunged much of Europe into war. Responding to a personal need to see justice done. British nobleman, Jon Valor assembled a loyal crew of freedom fighters and set sail under a buccaneer flag, donning the colorful costume of the Black Pirate.

At war’s end, Jon Valor was at last captured by the Spanish and sentenced to death. This sentence was commuted when King Philip of Spain discovered that Valor had been secretly wed the night before his execution to the King’s own ward, Donna Bonita. In return for his freedom, Valor agreed to serve the Spanish flag so long as it also served the cause of justice.

In time, Valor and his wife had a son named Justin, who, when he came of age, set sail with his father on his adventures. When their situation in Spain at last became untenable, Valor fled the country with his family and crew, returning to England, where he continued his career as the Black Pirate.

When Justin, now a young man, was wounded and seemingly lost at sea while fighting at his father’s side, a heart-broken Valor revealed his true identity to English King Charles, and put away the Black Pirate’s cowl, he thought, forever.

Five years later, Jon Valor was summoned before his King, who requested the aid of the Black Pirate to stop a mysterious new band of pirates who were raiding British vessels. At length, Valor discovered that his own son, now a Puritan, was the leader of the pirates, raiding British ships in order to fund the Puritans’ journey to America.

Making peace with his son Valor watched as Justin set sail for America and a new life, the Valor himself returned to England to live out the rest of his days in peace.

Powers:
Jon and Justin Valor possessed no super-powers or extraordinary abilities. Both, however, were superior athletes and superb swordsmen, as well as accomplished sailors. Both Valors displayed above-average hand-to-hand fighting skills, though they preferred to rely on their keen strategic minds.